Comparison

NEWPORT BMS vs CanFish

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NEWPORT BMS

This app provides information and experiences related to electric boat motors, focusing on a cleaner and simpler future for the angling community. It highlights pioneering technology that redefines electric power for a better fishing experience.

Highlights
  • Electric boat motor innovation
  • Cleaner environmental impact
  • Simplified boating experience
  • Angling community focus
  • Pioneering electric power technology
Features
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The leading innovator of next-generation electric small boat motors, Newport has delivered unrivaled experiences on the water for more than a decade. As passionate, lifelong members of the angling community, we are committed to a cleaner, simpler future and a better fishing experience for everyone. Newport’s pioneering technology redefines electric power to reduce the hassle, cost and harmful impact to our environment associated with traditional gas-fueled motors.

About

CanFish

Instantly connect to your underwater fishing camera to view live feeds, adjust settings, and capture memorable moments. Download and manage your underwater adventure photos and videos directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Live camera feed
  • Camera parameter adjustment
  • Photo and video gallery
  • Download media
  • Firmware support
  • Product advice
Features
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CanFish , Capture the thrill! Instantly connect with your Fishing CamX using the CanFish app and it will be a great addition to your underwater adventure photography! Fishing CamX CanFishi Fishing CamX is a wireless underwater intelligent action camera designed for Lure anglers. It is more than a camera; it transforms lure fishing into an extraordinary adventure, capturing the anticipation, action, and elation underwater. Every catch becomes a memorable, shareable moment, elevating your fishing to new excitement levels. Connecting the Camera By connecting to the camera's Wi-Fi connection through the CanFish app, you can directly see the live feed and adjust the parameters for different environments and usage needs. Gallery The gallery allows you to preview and download the images stored in the camera. Other functions You can also access services and support through the app: firmware support, beginner's class, product advice, about

Screenshots

NEWPORT BMS4 screens
CanFish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CanFish at 2.8 against NEWPORT BMS's 1.7. CanFish also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). NEWPORT BMS's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CanFish holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEWPORT BMS ships an update every 6 months, CanFish every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NEWPORT BMS versus CanFish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEWPORT BMSCanFish
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (15 ratings)2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTorero Specialty Products, LlcChasing-Innovation Technology Co., LTD.

Customer experience

NEWPORT BMS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CanFish

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NEWPORT BMS

No in-app purchases

None

CanFish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEWPORT BMS free?
NEWPORT BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CanFish free?
CanFish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NEWPORT BMS or CanFish?
CanFish is rated higher. NEWPORT BMS averages 1.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CanFish averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do NEWPORT BMS or CanFish have ads?
Neither NEWPORT BMS nor CanFish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEWPORT BMS or CanFish?
NEWPORT BMS ships an update every 6 months, and CanFish every 3 months. Most recently, NEWPORT BMS was updated on November 3, 2026 and CanFish on November 4, 2026.

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